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Registered charity · No. SC036183SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)City of Edinburgh

The Dhammapadipa Temple

The Dhammapadipa Temple is a registered charity in Scotland working in the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of education, the advancement of religion, based in City of Edinburgh.

Quick answer

The Dhammapadipa Temple is a registered charity (number SC036183) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty; the advancement of education; the advancement of religion. Its latest reported income was £65,760 (year ending 2025-11-30). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

Key facts

Registered charity number
SC036183
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Location
City of Edinburgh
Latest income (year ending 2025-11-30)
£65,760

What the charity does

The Dhammapadipa Temple operates to support Thai and local community in Buddhist teaching and service. The UK Home Office authorised us to become an “A” rated Sponsor License Holder to allocate working visas to monks whom were suitable for working at our Edinburgh Temple and servicing our community in Scotland. We have forged positive links with partner agencies such as Police Scotland, Shakti Womens Aid, ELREC and our local MP and MSPs to name but a few. We are an authorised Third Party Reporting centre for crime and intelligence affecting our community. We assist and support our communit…

Registered causes

the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of religion

Why there's no Clarity Score yet

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Dhammapadipa Temple is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. How scoring works

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Dhammapadipa Temple a legitimate charity?
Yes. The Dhammapadipa Temple is a registered charity (number SC036183) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register.
What does The Dhammapadipa Temple do?
The Dhammapadipa Temple operates to support Thai and local community in Buddhist teaching and service. The UK Home Office authorised us to become an “A” rated Sponsor License Holder to allocate working visas to monks whom were suitable for working at our Edinburgh Temple and servicing our community in Scotland. We have forged positive links with partner agencies such as Police Scotland, Shakti Womens Aid, ELREC and our local MP and MSPs to name but a few. We are an authorised Third Party Reporting centre for crime and intelligence affecting our community. We assist and support our communit…
How can I donate to The Dhammapadipa Temple?
The Dhammapadipa Temple's website is http://www.dhammapadipa.com — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-07-18, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.